Kathy Bates and Liza Koshy Join Untitled Netflix Rom-Com Starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron
variety.comWilson Chapman editorAcademy Award winner Kathy Bates and YouTube star Liza Koshy have joined the cast for an upcoming romantic comedy film from Netflix.The film, which is currently untitled, is headlined by former “The Paperboy” co-stars Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, as well as “Kissing Booth” lead Joey King.
According to the logline, the film will focus on a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as as a surprising romance kicks off comedic consequences for the trio, forcing them to face complications of love, sex and identity.The film is directed by “The Last Five Years” and “Beautiful Creatures” director Richard LaGravenese, who co-wrote the script with Carrie Solomon.
Roth/Kirschenbaum Films produces the Netflix title, with Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum serving as the producers and Alyssa Altman executive producing.
The film will reportedly begin shooting later this year. Bates first came to prominence in Hollywood for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes in the acclaimed 1990 Stephen King adaptation “Misery,” which won her an Oscar for best actress.
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